1 00:00:21,923 --> 00:00:25,887 The Terrorizers 2 00:00:30,271 --> 00:00:34,835 It's almost daybreak! 3 00:00:36,417 --> 00:00:38,679 I'll be done soon 4 00:00:39,060 --> 00:00:41,082 Did I bother you? 5 00:03:24,825 --> 00:03:27,057 Take this to the wash 6 00:03:27,228 --> 00:03:29,390 It's gotten warm 7 00:03:32,032 --> 00:03:34,705 What's wrong? Can't sleep again? 8 00:03:38,048 --> 00:03:40,241 Thinking of the other rewrite 9 00:03:44,925 --> 00:03:48,799 The closer the dead line the less inspired I get 10 00:03:50,401 --> 00:03:52,373 Another rewrite? 11 00:03:53,444 --> 00:03:56,477 I've never seen you this distressed 12 00:03:56,747 --> 00:03:58,479 Relax 13 00:03:59,490 --> 00:04:02,793 Writing a novel shouldn't be this life-consuming 14 00:04:40,171 --> 00:04:41,412 Thought it was a small gambling den 15 00:04:41,412 --> 00:04:43,214 But they are armed with guns 16 00:04:43,214 --> 00:04:44,475 How many pieces they've got? 17 00:04:44,485 --> 00:04:45,876 Not sure. 18 00:04:46,317 --> 00:04:48,159 Should've called the Assault squad 19 00:04:48,159 --> 00:04:50,591 I did. Should be there soon 20 00:04:50,721 --> 00:04:52,062 Who blew the whistle? 21 00:04:52,062 --> 00:04:53,864 It was the landlord 22 00:06:12,593 --> 00:06:14,495 Freeze! 23 00:06:20,100 --> 00:06:22,333 Spread'em out! 24 00:06:30,491 --> 00:06:31,792 Don't move! 25 00:08:48,098 --> 00:08:52,062 It happened on the first day of spring 26 00:08:54,014 --> 00:08:56,206 If you truly feel for the seasons 27 00:08:56,617 --> 00:08:59,420 you'll discover that changes are merely endless rebirths of the past 28 00:09:01,091 --> 00:09:04,254 This spring, it is not different 29 00:09:05,205 --> 00:09:07,828 To this married couple 30 00:09:08,168 --> 00:09:11,201 their most serious problem was... 31 00:10:00,741 --> 00:10:04,485 Chief died of a stroke last night! 32 00:10:04,485 --> 00:10:06,326 We heard 33 00:10:06,326 --> 00:10:07,518 We were just talking about it 34 00:10:07,658 --> 00:10:09,590 Everyone is shocked 35 00:10:09,900 --> 00:10:12,533 Well, I sort of suspected 36 00:10:12,603 --> 00:10:14,094 something would come up 37 00:10:15,235 --> 00:10:18,038 But I didn't expect it to be a stroke though 38 00:10:18,348 --> 00:10:21,552 Didn't you notice he acted kind of weird lately? 39 00:10:22,693 --> 00:10:24,394 His life was so boring 40 00:10:24,394 --> 00:10:25,225 small incidents 41 00:10:25,225 --> 00:10:28,599 would turn into big troubles for him 42 00:10:29,199 --> 00:10:31,932 I heard he had an affair with another woman 43 00:10:32,573 --> 00:10:34,905 and his wife found out 44 00:10:35,746 --> 00:10:37,477 It's all hearsay though 45 00:10:39,620 --> 00:10:41,522 Well, I doubt it 46 00:10:42,192 --> 00:10:43,564 You can never tell 47 00:10:44,735 --> 00:10:47,297 He really smoked too much 48 00:10:47,437 --> 00:10:49,499 A carton only lasted him 2 or 3 days 49 00:11:06,807 --> 00:11:09,479 What I'm concerned about is his family 50 00:11:09,479 --> 00:11:12,683 Like his children's educational funds, the funeral, etc... 51 00:11:13,594 --> 00:11:14,695 Well, I feel the late Chief 52 00:11:14,695 --> 00:11:16,316 had made great contributions to the hospital 53 00:11:16,496 --> 00:11:19,940 and I feel from now on... 54 00:11:19,940 --> 00:11:23,133 We do have our policies regarding all these 55 00:11:23,313 --> 00:11:25,946 We'll make all the arrangements accordingly 56 00:11:25,946 --> 00:11:27,918 Yes, yes. I see... 57 00:11:28,118 --> 00:11:32,532 By the way, who has seniority between you and Jing? 58 00:11:33,093 --> 00:11:35,195 Well, we started at the same time 59 00:11:35,335 --> 00:11:36,466 We graduated the same year from the same school 60 00:11:36,466 --> 00:11:41,101 We were employed together by the hospital 61 00:11:41,181 --> 00:11:44,484 I was like him no family connections totally on our own. 62 00:11:45,385 --> 00:11:49,019 I like my job. It's stable... 63 00:11:49,700 --> 00:11:52,432 I had an offer elsewhere with much higher pay... 64 00:11:52,532 --> 00:11:53,904 But I felt it was less secure, 65 00:11:53,974 --> 00:11:55,535 so I turned it down 66 00:11:56,376 --> 00:11:58,609 I'm used to this job 67 00:11:58,879 --> 00:12:01,011 and I deeply believe if I work hard 68 00:12:01,652 --> 00:12:05,325 I'll be rewarded with career advancements 69 00:12:07,067 --> 00:12:08,799 Sir, are you saying that... 70 00:12:10,500 --> 00:12:13,173 Oh, nothing I just wondering 71 00:12:13,243 --> 00:12:14,765 Anything else? 72 00:12:15,986 --> 00:12:17,778 No, nothing 73 00:12:18,619 --> 00:12:20,520 Thank you, sir 74 00:12:34,314 --> 00:12:37,728 Sir, there's this one thing... 75 00:12:38,198 --> 00:12:40,460 Since the Chief has passed away 76 00:12:40,661 --> 00:12:42,863 I felt obliged to let you know 77 00:12:45,175 --> 00:12:48,538 about the scandal of cheating at the last open bidding 78 00:12:48,949 --> 00:12:51,251 The late Chief shouldn't be held responsible 79 00:12:51,381 --> 00:12:53,053 it was Jing 80 00:12:56,867 --> 00:12:59,629 Why wasn't I informed before? 81 00:13:01,041 --> 00:13:02,773 Jing's my good friend 82 00:13:02,773 --> 00:13:04,574 I shouldn't have said anything 83 00:13:05,175 --> 00:13:06,807 Ridiculous! 84 00:13:07,017 --> 00:13:10,280 One shouldn't protect a friend 85 00:13:10,520 --> 00:13:15,105 when a dead man has to shoulder the blame to his grave 86 00:13:15,105 --> 00:13:17,007 That exactly how I feel 87 00:13:17,137 --> 00:13:20,230 I'll look into this right away 88 00:13:20,741 --> 00:13:25,856 Oh... please take care of the late Chief's workload 89 00:13:25,856 --> 00:13:30,090 You'll be acting Chief or no 90 00:13:30,160 --> 00:13:32,222 Yes... of course 91 00:13:33,533 --> 00:13:35,565 Thank you, sir 92 00:14:53,033 --> 00:14:56,226 Do you need someone to teach you a lesson 93 00:14:58,668 --> 00:15:00,700 Why don't you leave? Just like your father! 94 00:15:00,781 --> 00:15:03,974 And don't come back! 95 00:15:16,376 --> 00:15:17,707 You've changed... 96 00:15:18,148 --> 00:15:19,880 A lot 97 00:15:23,253 --> 00:15:28,718 No. I'm not sure about that 98 00:15:30,200 --> 00:15:32,692 Why don't you come work for me? 99 00:15:34,244 --> 00:15:36,546 Am I qualified? 100 00:15:38,388 --> 00:15:41,551 Qualified or not, I want you 101 00:15:42,092 --> 00:15:44,564 I still remember how good you were 102 00:15:44,764 --> 00:15:46,696 If not you, then who? 103 00:15:48,608 --> 00:15:50,971 That was a long time ago 104 00:15:52,252 --> 00:15:55,015 I haven't worked for years 105 00:16:00,630 --> 00:16:03,103 You've been writing since then? 106 00:16:05,906 --> 00:16:08,608 After 3 years, this is all I've got to show for it 107 00:16:14,024 --> 00:16:15,195 I know this book 108 00:16:15,195 --> 00:16:18,658 I also know that I was in one of your short stories 109 00:18:16,436 --> 00:18:18,458 Shen got divorced 110 00:18:20,240 --> 00:18:21,501 He left his old job 111 00:18:21,611 --> 00:18:23,443 and came out on his own 112 00:18:23,783 --> 00:18:25,515 I went to his new office today 113 00:18:25,655 --> 00:18:27,587 He asked me to go work for him 114 00:18:34,504 --> 00:18:36,566 He even said It's really a waste 115 00:18:36,676 --> 00:18:39,439 to have someone like me at home 116 00:18:43,023 --> 00:18:46,156 it might not be a bad idea 117 00:18:46,696 --> 00:18:49,759 It's always nice to have jobs come to you for a change 118 00:18:56,816 --> 00:18:58,718 I'm about to become Section Chief 119 00:18:58,958 --> 00:19:00,390 What about Jing? 120 00:19:00,960 --> 00:19:02,722 He got himself in trouble 121 00:19:06,736 --> 00:19:09,209 Some big, big trouble 122 00:19:59,509 --> 00:20:01,981 Fucking bitch! 123 00:20:04,584 --> 00:20:06,516 What the...? You're still alive? 124 00:20:06,626 --> 00:20:09,219 You're the only one that got away? 125 00:20:13,303 --> 00:20:15,635 Heard it was the landlord who snitched 126 00:20:15,805 --> 00:20:16,946 Old Y's too much 127 00:20:16,946 --> 00:20:18,748 running tables without giving the landlord a piece 128 00:20:18,748 --> 00:20:22,152 Didn't even pay a rent! 129 00:20:24,424 --> 00:20:26,556 Of course you can't find them 130 00:20:27,297 --> 00:20:28,698 They've all split town 131 00:20:28,698 --> 00:20:30,900 Some have gone down south 132 00:20:31,301 --> 00:20:33,803 Shun? Shun's in the slammer 133 00:20:34,874 --> 00:20:37,006 OldY's put away for life 134 00:20:37,717 --> 00:20:40,350 Are you looking to hideout? 135 00:20:41,661 --> 00:20:43,683 Come over here then 136 00:20:44,534 --> 00:20:46,156 Crowded places are the best 137 00:20:46,636 --> 00:20:47,437 Let me tell you 138 00:20:47,537 --> 00:20:50,240 the more crowded a place is the safer it is 139 00:20:50,680 --> 00:20:53,543 Don't you get it, dummy? 140 00:21:39,909 --> 00:21:45,785 It'is now 11:31 and 10 seconds 141 00:21:49,599 --> 00:21:55,405 it'is now 11:31 and 20 seconds 142 00:21:59,549 --> 00:22:01,881 it'is now... 143 00:27:46,205 --> 00:27:50,339 No, you made a mistake! 144 00:27:51,320 --> 00:27:53,442 Well, this is the right address 145 00:27:53,583 --> 00:27:55,054 the girl on the phone said 146 00:27:55,054 --> 00:27:57,547 You need 50 lunches and said you're filming a movie here 147 00:27:57,697 --> 00:27:59,859 Does it look to you like we are filming a movie? 148 00:27:59,999 --> 00:28:02,802 Take them away! 149 00:28:02,942 --> 00:28:04,503 Get out of here! 150 00:28:05,374 --> 00:28:07,607 Movies my ass... 151 00:28:15,534 --> 00:28:18,267 Young man, looking for a flat? 152 00:28:18,437 --> 00:28:20,469 Come, I'll let you rent it cheap 153 00:28:20,640 --> 00:28:21,771 No 154 00:28:22,341 --> 00:28:24,874 What do you mean, no? Then what are you here for? 155 00:28:25,084 --> 00:28:26,105 Checking the meters? 156 00:28:26,285 --> 00:28:29,619 Fuck, ever since the shoot out 157 00:28:30,059 --> 00:28:31,661 no one wanted to rent this flat 158 00:28:31,661 --> 00:28:32,832 Damn 159 00:28:32,832 --> 00:28:35,374 people even started playing jokes on me 160 00:28:35,374 --> 00:28:37,076 3 fire trucks came last night 161 00:28:37,076 --> 00:28:38,167 said this place is on fire 162 00:28:38,307 --> 00:28:41,941 When will this end, goddamn it! 163 00:29:29,108 --> 00:29:31,580 It's too late 164 00:29:32,381 --> 00:29:35,655 You're the only one that cared 165 00:29:37,366 --> 00:29:40,770 I'm so hurt, so very hurt... 166 00:29:41,140 --> 00:29:44,043 I don't want to live anymore! 167 00:29:50,589 --> 00:29:53,452 I've already taken a bottle of sleeping pills 168 00:29:54,664 --> 00:29:58,157 I am not joking, I don't want to live 169 00:29:59,438 --> 00:30:00,910 There's no sense in living 170 00:30:00,980 --> 00:30:03,312 There's no point 171 00:30:08,087 --> 00:30:12,121 Thank you... Good bye 172 00:30:41,060 --> 00:30:43,222 Hello, give me Dick! 173 00:30:44,433 --> 00:30:45,895 Don't give me shit 174 00:30:45,895 --> 00:30:47,436 If you don't get him 175 00:30:47,436 --> 00:30:49,408 I'll break both your legs! 176 00:30:58,758 --> 00:31:00,659 I don't know what to do anymore 177 00:31:02,061 --> 00:31:05,554 You know, at first 178 00:31:06,535 --> 00:31:08,768 I counted on some writing skills 179 00:31:09,078 --> 00:31:10,980 some real-life experiences 180 00:31:12,081 --> 00:31:14,383 whether they happened to me to my friends 181 00:31:15,624 --> 00:31:19,999 Characters, plots, that I heard about 182 00:31:20,569 --> 00:31:23,402 I jotted them down in my notebook 183 00:31:25,915 --> 00:31:29,749 But it's become so meaningless to write this way: 184 00:31:40,139 --> 00:31:44,083 I feel I've used up of my emotions 185 00:31:46,385 --> 00:31:48,087 My past 30 years 186 00:31:48,257 --> 00:31:50,489 I've used up it all so quickly 187 00:31:58,147 --> 00:32:01,120 Now I only know how to write about things between man and wife 188 00:32:02,681 --> 00:32:05,714 I can't think of anything else 189 00:32:06,495 --> 00:32:09,018 Because my world has become smaller and smaller 190 00:32:11,801 --> 00:32:13,632 Do you undertand? 191 00:32:18,117 --> 00:32:20,489 I don't know how others see your work 192 00:32:24,093 --> 00:32:25,895 When I read your stories 193 00:32:27,436 --> 00:32:29,428 I want to see you 194 00:32:32,581 --> 00:32:34,483 The 'you' in the past 195 00:32:38,757 --> 00:32:40,850 We become youthful again 196 00:32:47,746 --> 00:32:50,609 These things do not fade with time 197 00:32:59,228 --> 00:33:01,700 I've always had faith in you 198 00:33:38,747 --> 00:33:40,579 What are you thinking about? 199 00:33:43,622 --> 00:33:45,754 Nothing 200 00:33:50,129 --> 00:33:53,302 Does Li Jong know about our past? 201 00:33:57,977 --> 00:34:00,419 You've never mentioned to him about your past relationships? 202 00:34:03,122 --> 00:34:05,564 He has never asked me 203 00:34:08,037 --> 00:34:10,139 Then he really trusts you 204 00:34:10,139 --> 00:34:11,510 Yes 205 00:34:15,014 --> 00:34:16,545 No, that's not it 206 00:34:18,017 --> 00:34:20,159 What I mean is 207 00:34:20,159 --> 00:34:21,991 That's not trust... 208 00:34:24,533 --> 00:34:26,695 He never seemed to have cared 209 00:34:30,309 --> 00:34:32,781 You've got me all confused. 210 00:34:35,694 --> 00:34:39,458 Your ex-wife, what was she like? 211 00:34:43,272 --> 00:34:44,043 I didn't realize 212 00:34:44,043 --> 00:34:47,036 how hard it was for you to take my sudden wedding announcement 213 00:34:50,149 --> 00:34:53,922 until I read that story of yours 214 00:34:56,895 --> 00:35:02,711 it gave me a deep sense of guilt 215 00:35:09,558 --> 00:35:12,962 Novels are novels. Don't take it too seriously 216 00:35:14,833 --> 00:35:17,536 No need to confuse it with reality 217 00:35:43,262 --> 00:35:45,094 I'm going now 218 00:35:48,967 --> 00:35:51,370 Better find someone else to work for you 219 00:35:52,311 --> 00:35:54,973 Don't waste your time on me 220 00:36:06,135 --> 00:36:08,127 I have nothing to do with the open bidding 221 00:36:08,807 --> 00:36:11,250 Listen, I've been to Personnel Office yesterday 222 00:36:11,250 --> 00:36:12,821 The director has told me all about it! 223 00:36:12,821 --> 00:36:15,344 He just told me that... 224 00:36:15,554 --> 00:36:16,855 Keep your mouth shut! 225 00:36:18,097 --> 00:36:19,458 Listen to me 226 00:36:21,900 --> 00:36:24,203 You, be careful! I... 227 00:36:32,721 --> 00:36:34,593 Shit, I quit! 228 00:36:36,135 --> 00:36:38,997 I'm leaving today 229 00:36:41,410 --> 00:36:43,502 They put me under investigation 230 00:36:43,712 --> 00:36:45,084 They said I cheated 231 00:36:45,084 --> 00:36:47,176 on the last open bidding. 232 00:36:49,988 --> 00:36:52,521 I don't even know the date when the bidding took place 233 00:36:58,407 --> 00:36:59,608 Now that the Chief's dead 234 00:36:59,608 --> 00:37:01,880 who knows what actually happened? 235 00:37:01,880 --> 00:37:03,712 It must be that punk kid who framed me 236 00:37:03,952 --> 00:37:07,086 Besides you, he's the only one that knows the details of it 237 00:37:08,197 --> 00:37:09,758 You think so? 238 00:37:11,270 --> 00:37:12,801 Director is holding me responsible 239 00:37:12,801 --> 00:37:15,033 Shit. Just because the chief died. 240 00:37:16,145 --> 00:37:18,076 Doesn't mean he was perfect 241 00:37:18,417 --> 00:37:20,679 I'm not going to be the scapegoat! 242 00:38:51,600 --> 00:38:53,262 What... you're smoking again? 243 00:38:53,372 --> 00:38:55,604 Didn't you quit? 244 00:39:16,385 --> 00:39:19,117 It's OK. 245 00:39:21,089 --> 00:39:23,292 Take it easy.. 246 00:39:24,062 --> 00:39:26,765 You can always rewrite it tomorrow 247 00:39:42,801 --> 00:39:44,433 You haven't been drafted yet? 248 00:39:44,613 --> 00:39:46,094 So where have you been hiding? 249 00:39:46,174 --> 00:39:48,407 The whole world's been here looking for you 250 00:39:48,787 --> 00:39:50,749 Your girl friend was here 251 00:39:50,749 --> 00:39:53,241 Your old man was asking for you too 252 00:39:54,593 --> 00:39:56,124 Well, not bad, huh? 253 00:39:56,295 --> 00:39:58,627 I told you it was worth the trip 254 00:39:58,767 --> 00:40:02,140 My stuff is the best in town 255 00:40:05,684 --> 00:40:09,087 I've no money, bill my old man 256 00:40:09,187 --> 00:40:10,659 Come on, your old man told me 257 00:40:10,889 --> 00:40:14,493 he's not going to pay your bills 258 00:41:19,868 --> 00:41:21,460 Hello 259 00:41:22,501 --> 00:41:25,203 He's gone to work. Who's this? 260 00:41:32,791 --> 00:41:35,664 Yes, I'm his wife... 261 00:41:40,068 --> 00:41:41,800 Who are you? 262 00:41:42,110 --> 00:41:44,302 So he's not home. 263 00:41:44,883 --> 00:41:48,977 I have something urgent to talk to him about 264 00:41:49,858 --> 00:41:52,491 Actually maybe It's better if I talk to you directly 265 00:41:54,463 --> 00:41:59,668 There's something to be settled 266 00:42:01,009 --> 00:42:03,682 Could we... could we meet? 267 00:42:03,952 --> 00:42:06,014 Name a place, and I'll be there 268 00:42:18,787 --> 00:42:20,178 Hello 269 00:43:17,065 --> 00:43:18,697 Hello 270 00:43:20,008 --> 00:43:21,670 Oh... It's you 271 00:46:07,836 --> 00:46:10,368 How come the study is so messy? 272 00:46:53,932 --> 00:46:56,064 Where's Li-Jong? 273 00:46:56,935 --> 00:46:58,536 I haven't seen him for 2 or 3 days 274 00:46:58,536 --> 00:47:01,009 He might have taken leave 275 00:47:20,789 --> 00:47:24,092 Sir, someone's here to see you 276 00:47:31,970 --> 00:47:32,941 You piece of shit 277 00:47:32,941 --> 00:47:34,012 Where have you been hiding? 278 00:47:34,012 --> 00:47:35,643 How long has it been? 279 00:47:38,486 --> 00:47:40,859 My wife hasn't been home for 3 days 280 00:47:42,190 --> 00:47:44,192 Have you asked her friends? 281 00:47:45,473 --> 00:47:47,235 I don't want people to know 282 00:47:47,335 --> 00:47:49,237 Not even her family 283 00:47:52,951 --> 00:47:54,622 What can I do? 284 00:47:54,622 --> 00:47:56,124 Unless it's a kidnapping 285 00:47:56,124 --> 00:47:57,886 or something how can I be of help? 286 00:48:02,070 --> 00:48:03,141 Has there been anything 287 00:48:03,141 --> 00:48:06,704 unusual about her recently? For instance... 288 00:48:08,316 --> 00:48:11,179 Besides being unhappy with her writing 289 00:48:12,220 --> 00:48:14,422 Nothing really unusual 290 00:48:27,015 --> 00:48:30,048 Editor's not in until 6 or 7 There's no one at the newspaper 291 00:48:37,275 --> 00:48:38,536 Speaking 292 00:48:56,144 --> 00:48:57,876 it was the editor 293 00:48:58,676 --> 00:49:00,949 He said he talked to her 294 00:49:02,490 --> 00:49:04,792 Saids she may be somewhere finishing her novel, 295 00:49:04,863 --> 00:49:07,125 maybe she needs quiet to concentrate 296 00:49:07,936 --> 00:49:09,898 I feel much better now 297 00:49:12,280 --> 00:49:14,642 She'll be back in a few days 298 00:49:18,386 --> 00:49:20,859 Awhile back, she wanted a child 299 00:49:21,489 --> 00:49:23,091 it didn't work out. 300 00:49:24,602 --> 00:49:26,534 She was quite depressed 301 00:49:27,735 --> 00:49:29,938 and started writing all day 302 00:49:30,008 --> 00:49:31,880 I went along with it 303 00:49:34,022 --> 00:49:37,285 Lately, she seems to have grown a bit restless again 304 00:49:43,902 --> 00:49:46,274 No one believed she'd marry you 305 00:49:51,519 --> 00:49:53,821 I guess it must be my fault 306 00:49:55,363 --> 00:49:57,595 I knew she likes fancy things 307 00:49:58,166 --> 00:50:00,398 And a more comfortable lifestyle 308 00:50:03,341 --> 00:50:06,384 Luckily, I'm about to be promoted to Section Chief 309 00:50:06,384 --> 00:50:08,446 Maybe it will help the situation 310 00:50:10,889 --> 00:50:12,590 We'll see 311 00:50:17,605 --> 00:50:19,337 Buddy, you need to call more often 312 00:50:19,407 --> 00:50:20,608 Come by only when you need help 313 00:50:20,608 --> 00:50:23,451 What am I to you? 314 00:51:34,993 --> 00:51:36,464 You're home 315 00:51:42,240 --> 00:51:44,542 How come you left without a word 316 00:51:45,713 --> 00:51:48,016 not even a phone number 317 00:51:50,788 --> 00:51:52,760 Did you finish it? 318 00:51:54,032 --> 00:51:56,024 Just at the deadline 319 00:51:57,835 --> 00:52:00,108 What are your chances of winning? 320 00:52:02,180 --> 00:52:04,152 I'm happy enough 321 00:52:04,322 --> 00:52:06,684 just to have finished it 322 00:52:40,218 --> 00:52:42,850 We can cleanup this mess finally.. 323 00:52:42,930 --> 00:52:45,953 I wouldn't dare touch it while you weren't here 324 00:53:01,099 --> 00:53:03,941 No need to bother. All I need is a few books 325 00:53:03,941 --> 00:53:07,205 Doesn't it bother you, looking at this mess? 326 00:53:24,242 --> 00:53:26,474 I'm moving out 327 00:53:27,014 --> 00:53:29,507 I've already found a place 328 00:53:31,589 --> 00:53:34,061 I'm moving out tonight 329 00:53:44,452 --> 00:53:46,514 I need new surroundings 330 00:53:47,325 --> 00:53:49,387 A change of lifestyle 331 00:53:52,770 --> 00:53:55,072 I've already started working 332 00:53:57,475 --> 00:53:59,177 I've given up writing 333 00:53:59,247 --> 00:54:02,019 I'm not the type to begin with 334 00:54:20,188 --> 00:54:21,259 If it was going to be like this 335 00:54:21,259 --> 00:54:24,532 why bother giving up such a good job 336 00:54:25,363 --> 00:54:27,805 to stay home and write in the first place 337 00:54:31,679 --> 00:54:33,681 What have I done wrong? 338 00:54:33,681 --> 00:54:35,483 I have always gone along with your decisions 339 00:54:35,683 --> 00:54:36,484 Look at this house 340 00:54:36,484 --> 00:54:39,016 Every bit and piece you chose 341 00:54:56,794 --> 00:54:58,386 Say something! 342 00:54:58,696 --> 00:55:00,638 Talk to me! 343 00:55:02,109 --> 00:55:04,702 What is the matter with you lately? 344 00:55:07,915 --> 00:55:08,886 If you know it was going to end up like this 345 00:55:08,886 --> 00:55:10,788 why did you bother? 346 00:55:13,931 --> 00:55:16,664 When we got married you promised to give up writing 347 00:55:20,778 --> 00:55:23,411 Who knows what got in to you 348 00:55:24,151 --> 00:55:26,284 First you quit your job 349 00:55:26,854 --> 00:55:28,826 then locked yourself into writing 350 00:55:28,926 --> 00:55:30,458 it was driving me up the wall! 351 00:55:30,458 --> 00:55:32,169 I'll tell you, I wouldn't even dare 352 00:55:32,169 --> 00:55:34,262 to take one step inside that study of yours! 353 00:55:46,824 --> 00:55:48,526 You know, 354 00:55:49,497 --> 00:55:51,799 If it wasn't for the baby 355 00:55:52,540 --> 00:55:54,872 This would have happened long ago 356 00:55:58,015 --> 00:56:01,078 I was so sick and tired of my job 357 00:56:02,330 --> 00:56:04,732 I was afraid that my whole life would pass by like that 358 00:56:15,253 --> 00:56:15,783 You know, 359 00:56:15,783 --> 00:56:18,185 when I locked myself in the study 360 00:56:20,197 --> 00:56:23,030 Thinking up those pretty lines 361 00:56:25,102 --> 00:56:27,375 it was to forget those painful memories 362 00:56:28,616 --> 00:56:30,948 to forget about the lost baby 363 00:56:54,201 --> 00:56:55,252 If you don't understand by now 364 00:56:55,533 --> 00:56:57,094 You'll never understand! 365 00:57:00,478 --> 00:57:04,442 Every time, you misunderstand me or blame me 366 00:57:08,456 --> 00:57:10,558 Maybe I wasn't fair to you 367 00:57:12,370 --> 00:57:16,434 but I know what kind of life I need 368 00:57:20,448 --> 00:57:22,079 When we got married 369 00:57:23,090 --> 00:57:25,723 I thought it would be a new start 370 00:57:26,293 --> 00:57:27,995 To try and have a baby 371 00:57:28,295 --> 00:57:30,428 was also a new start 372 00:57:31,939 --> 00:57:33,671 To try writing again 373 00:57:33,971 --> 00:57:36,504 Was yet another new start 374 00:57:43,461 --> 00:57:45,192 Leaving you now 375 00:57:45,933 --> 00:57:48,636 is also a new start 376 00:57:57,284 --> 00:57:58,986 What good is all this? 377 00:57:59,126 --> 00:58:00,788 Do you undertand? 378 00:58:03,841 --> 00:58:06,073 All you know are those routines 379 00:58:08,215 --> 00:58:11,278 Repetitions, day in, day out, 380 00:58:12,990 --> 00:58:15,553 Do you know why I lock myself in there all day? 381 00:58:16,724 --> 00:58:20,668 It's the only way to hide from it! 382 00:58:25,282 --> 00:58:27,905 Do you understand? You don't 383 00:58:30,658 --> 00:58:32,159 This is the biggest difference between you and me 384 00:58:32,159 --> 00:58:34,822 This is why... 385 01:08:59,746 --> 01:09:03,280 Remember that day when cops were busting up this place? 386 01:09:05,122 --> 01:09:07,614 I saw you leap from the balcony 387 01:09:09,596 --> 01:09:12,159 I called the ambulance for you 388 01:09:17,914 --> 01:09:22,189 Later, when I went to the hospital. You had already left 389 01:09:29,936 --> 01:09:33,340 So you were the one 390 01:09:33,480 --> 01:09:35,572 Who sent those firetrucks, lunches... 391 01:09:37,284 --> 01:09:39,286 And the young housewife... 392 01:09:40,357 --> 01:09:43,460 is it really fun to play tricks on others like this? 393 01:09:45,432 --> 01:09:47,874 Is it really fun to take pictures of others? 394 01:09:47,874 --> 01:09:49,536 Hey, what I do is serious stuff! 395 01:09:50,777 --> 01:09:52,879 The guy at the physical said I have perfect eyesight 396 01:09:53,190 --> 01:09:55,812 Once I serve the army, I'd make top grade marksman 397 01:09:57,464 --> 01:10:01,298 I've a friend who was aloud mouth 398 01:10:02,339 --> 01:10:04,531 Later, he became popular singer 399 01:10:04,741 --> 01:10:08,875 I suppose I'll become a photographer one day 400 01:10:19,676 --> 01:10:21,608 This is a darkroom 401 01:10:23,450 --> 01:10:25,612 How many days have I been here? 402 01:10:26,283 --> 01:10:28,085 I've no idea 403 01:10:29,996 --> 01:10:32,259 is it day or night out there? 404 01:10:33,170 --> 01:10:34,661 I don't know 405 01:10:36,403 --> 01:10:38,635 I bet it must be daytime. 406 01:10:39,546 --> 01:10:41,878 Want to bet? 407 01:10:50,967 --> 01:10:52,669 You lost 408 01:11:20,026 --> 01:11:22,589 I'll bring your pictures with me to the army, 409 01:11:23,630 --> 01:11:25,972 I'll write you every day 410 01:11:26,773 --> 01:11:30,937 Stay with me. Wait for me 411 01:11:53,460 --> 01:11:56,833 Going to Kaoshsiung? What are you going to do there? 412 01:12:01,478 --> 01:12:03,240 3,000 dollars 413 01:12:07,484 --> 01:12:09,796 Take it or leave it 414 01:12:09,796 --> 01:12:12,199 3,000 dollars, take it or leave it? 415 01:12:17,574 --> 01:12:20,877 It's plenty for you to spend in Kaosksiung 416 01:12:21,017 --> 01:12:24,651 It's plenty for you to spend in Kaosksiung 417 01:12:25,422 --> 01:12:28,955 You want to play tough? If you play tough, it's 2,000! 418 01:12:29,296 --> 01:12:32,128 If you play tough, it's 2,000 419 01:12:39,586 --> 01:12:41,518 Say something! 420 01:12:41,658 --> 01:12:44,130 Don't just stare! 421 01:12:44,130 --> 01:12:47,103 Don't try to play tough. Big Shun is now locked up! 422 01:12:47,304 --> 01:12:49,826 Say something. Don't forget, Big Shun is now... 423 01:12:51,978 --> 01:12:55,782 I heard Shun got out of jail 424 01:15:20,036 --> 01:15:22,028 Young master, you've come back 425 01:15:22,138 --> 01:15:24,941 I'm broke. Where else can I go? 426 01:15:45,021 --> 01:15:47,494 This came a few days ago 427 01:16:10,437 --> 01:16:13,440 [Draft Notice] 428 01:16:54,430 --> 01:16:56,523 I've heard you're having troubles at home lately.. is that true? 429 01:16:56,633 --> 01:16:58,154 No, it was nothing... 430 01:16:58,234 --> 01:16:59,706 Really? 431 01:17:00,707 --> 01:17:02,178 I also heard your wife left you. Is that true? 432 01:17:02,178 --> 01:17:03,039 No, 433 01:17:03,039 --> 01:17:05,542 she needs a lot of peace and quiet 434 01:17:05,612 --> 01:17:08,154 She needs concentration for her work 435 01:17:08,154 --> 01:17:10,787 She's a writer, you know. Novels... 436 01:17:11,427 --> 01:17:13,690 What does she usually write about? 437 01:17:14,470 --> 01:17:16,643 I'm not sure 438 01:17:16,643 --> 01:17:19,265 I never read novels 439 01:17:36,072 --> 01:17:37,634 Hello? 440 01:18:07,974 --> 01:18:09,946 The editor was just on the phone 441 01:18:11,147 --> 01:18:13,780 said the Writer'sAward has been announced 442 01:18:16,062 --> 01:18:18,655 I've won First Prize 443 01:18:24,170 --> 01:18:28,304 Gee, does this mean you'll switch professions again? 444 01:18:36,402 --> 01:18:38,364 First I thought for me 445 01:18:38,364 --> 01:18:41,668 to become a good novelist was impossible 446 01:18:42,108 --> 01:18:48,224 I was almost going to give up 447 01:18:48,224 --> 01:18:53,760 The story is about an ordinary couple 448 01:18:55,301 --> 01:18:59,405 then there is a crank call 449 01:18:59,405 --> 01:19:01,708 The wife only hears 450 01:19:01,778 --> 01:19:03,249 the voice of this woman 451 01:19:03,249 --> 01:19:06,362 without being able to see her in person 452 01:19:06,362 --> 01:19:09,195 I was trying hard to explore some new approach 453 01:19:09,295 --> 01:19:11,297 I guess I was influenced by Japanese suspense literature 454 01:19:11,297 --> 01:19:18,444 Try to write in a honest and sincere way:... 455 01:19:18,444 --> 01:19:23,019 I've seen this face before, I know I have! 456 01:19:25,261 --> 01:19:27,563 Oh, her! She won First Prize with this novel. 457 01:19:27,563 --> 01:19:29,866 Not bad. 458 01:19:31,307 --> 01:19:33,870 So... she's a writer 459 01:19:35,011 --> 01:19:39,545 "Notes from a Marriage" What's it about? 460 01:19:40,396 --> 01:19:43,389 It's about a couple 461 01:19:43,800 --> 01:19:45,531 they have some problems 462 01:19:45,531 --> 01:19:47,303 not that happy together 463 01:19:47,403 --> 01:19:50,246 Then the wife gets a call from the husband's mistress.. 464 01:19:50,476 --> 01:19:53,209 It gets painful... Everything changes... 465 01:19:53,619 --> 01:19:56,562 They can't figure out what happened.. 466 01:19:56,562 --> 01:19:58,424 He's under a lot of pressure 467 01:19:58,665 --> 01:20:00,857 goes nuts and murders his wife 468 01:20:00,937 --> 01:20:02,929 before killing himself 469 01:20:02,999 --> 01:20:05,031 Ends everyone's torture 470 01:20:05,171 --> 01:20:07,243 One member of the jury said 471 01:20:07,243 --> 01:20:09,375 The story is so real 472 01:20:09,455 --> 01:20:11,748 and suspenseful 473 01:20:11,918 --> 01:20:14,650 that it sends chills up your spine 474 01:20:16,863 --> 01:20:18,805 it was completely unexpected 475 01:20:21,177 --> 01:20:25,581 So... now... Do you think you'll move home? 476 01:20:35,471 --> 01:20:37,373 I just can't figure this out 477 01:20:37,373 --> 01:20:39,776 We now both are doing well in our careers. 478 01:20:39,846 --> 01:20:40,376 Why is... 479 01:20:40,376 --> 01:20:43,750 I've said all I had to say... 480 01:20:45,151 --> 01:20:47,593 and you still don't understand 481 01:20:49,065 --> 01:20:52,328 Let's not waste each other's time anymore 482 01:21:01,918 --> 01:21:04,290 I don't mean to hurt you 483 01:21:04,530 --> 01:21:06,993 This you must understand 484 01:21:17,723 --> 01:21:19,996 It's only a novel! 485 01:21:19,996 --> 01:21:22,328 And you're letting it consume you! 486 01:21:26,803 --> 01:21:28,674 It's terrible! 487 01:21:32,078 --> 01:21:35,711 And I'm the only one on earth that knows what actually happened! 488 01:21:38,364 --> 01:21:40,626 Novels are fiction. They aren't real! 489 01:21:41,067 --> 01:21:43,559 So now you know novels aren't real 490 01:21:44,340 --> 01:21:46,813 So, what do you think you can do? 491 01:21:52,158 --> 01:21:54,891 O.K... 492 01:21:59,665 --> 01:22:01,177 No one's at the newspaper 493 01:22:01,177 --> 01:22:03,039 They don't open till 6 to 7 494 01:22:30,736 --> 01:22:32,238 Still no answer 495 01:22:32,238 --> 01:22:33,109 Let's go 496 01:22:33,109 --> 01:22:36,072 Don't get involved 497 01:23:34,931 --> 01:23:36,222 Hello? 498 01:23:36,832 --> 01:23:38,694 She's not in 499 01:23:38,864 --> 01:23:40,806 Who is this? 500 01:23:43,339 --> 01:23:45,311 Who are you? 501 01:23:55,171 --> 01:23:57,733 Name a place, I'll be there 502 01:24:44,600 --> 01:24:46,002 Are you tied up? 503 01:24:46,002 --> 01:24:47,903 What's up? Excuse me a minute 504 01:24:55,021 --> 01:24:57,353 Have you been seen these two before? 505 01:24:57,493 --> 01:25:00,296 Sure, I know him well. They call him Shun in the streets 506 01:25:02,068 --> 01:25:03,839 and this here Eurasian girl is his woman... 507 01:25:03,839 --> 01:25:06,172 They call her the White Chick 508 01:25:06,582 --> 01:25:09,275 What about them? Where did you get these? 509 01:25:10,216 --> 01:25:12,448 A young man called up 510 01:25:12,518 --> 01:25:14,750 said we should meet immediately 511 01:25:15,231 --> 01:25:18,494 He said the White Chick had something to do with my wife leaving me 512 01:25:19,235 --> 01:25:21,978 He said it's all in this novel 513 01:25:21,978 --> 01:25:23,639 Novel? What novel? 514 01:25:23,649 --> 01:25:25,371 This one here it just won First Prize 515 01:25:25,451 --> 01:25:27,283 I haven't read it. 516 01:25:29,155 --> 01:25:31,057 No kidding. 517 01:25:31,227 --> 01:25:35,531 Let me finish with the novel first 518 01:25:35,531 --> 01:25:36,162 You go ahead 519 01:25:36,272 --> 01:25:37,503 Have a seat. 520 01:26:01,157 --> 01:26:03,619 Do you know where to find these two then? 521 01:27:11,257 --> 01:27:16,792 Mr..So-and-so... Exports Manager 522 01:27:18,104 --> 01:27:19,435 What is this? 523 01:27:19,645 --> 01:27:20,976 What is this? 524 01:27:22,548 --> 01:27:26,252 Don't you understand? 525 01:27:26,252 --> 01:27:29,125 She's my sister! What were you going to do with her? 526 01:27:29,325 --> 01:27:30,966 You better wise up, man! 527 01:27:30,966 --> 01:27:33,159 She's under-aged. 528 01:27:33,299 --> 01:27:38,304 She's only 14! Go ahead, call the cops! 529 01:27:55,151 --> 01:27:57,112 You didn't tell me 530 01:27:57,353 --> 01:28:00,686 How would I know? 531 01:28:01,697 --> 01:28:04,290 Things like this don't happen 532 01:28:05,431 --> 01:28:08,304 It's that girl who played the joke on you 533 01:28:11,477 --> 01:28:15,651 I've even found her for you 534 01:28:17,393 --> 01:28:20,296 Here she is. Look at her! 535 01:28:45,110 --> 01:28:46,552 Long time no see 536 01:28:46,852 --> 01:28:49,945 I'm here to have a talk with her to discuss a few things 537 01:28:51,857 --> 01:28:53,919 Come in 538 01:28:55,971 --> 01:28:57,903 Wait for me in the conference room 539 01:29:46,101 --> 01:29:48,594 Maybe that phone call made me suspect you 540 01:29:48,944 --> 01:29:52,398 but that's not the point! Don't you understand? 541 01:29:54,350 --> 01:29:56,482 Novels are novels. 542 01:29:56,622 --> 01:29:58,524 Can't you tell fiction from reality 543 01:29:58,524 --> 01:30:00,326 Shut up! 544 01:30:11,687 --> 01:30:15,120 You're coming back with me! 545 01:30:15,190 --> 01:30:17,222 Hey, cool it! 546 01:30:55,240 --> 01:30:57,042 Sorry, I'm late 547 01:30:57,142 --> 01:30:59,475 Got tied upon the way over 548 01:31:08,203 --> 01:31:12,197 The director has just announced his decision this morning 549 01:31:12,978 --> 01:31:15,711 He picked me to be the new section chief 550 01:31:37,723 --> 01:31:38,694 The director's not in 551 01:31:38,694 --> 01:31:41,787 I'll page you once he returns, O.K.? 552 01:31:42,498 --> 01:31:45,771 No, I'll just wait for him 553 01:32:05,250 --> 01:32:07,423 He refuses to leave. He insists to stay and wait 554 01:32:07,423 --> 01:32:09,615 What are we going to do? 555 01:34:19,545 --> 01:34:22,147 When did you get here? 556 01:34:23,559 --> 01:34:25,791 I'm here to let you know 557 01:34:27,262 --> 01:34:31,667 the director made his decision 558 01:34:31,667 --> 01:34:31,677 on who's going to be the new Section Chief. The director has made his decision 559 01:34:31,677 --> 01:34:34,469 on who's going to be the new Section Chief. 560 01:34:34,910 --> 01:34:37,312 He picked me. 561 01:34:38,283 --> 01:34:41,486 From now on, I'm officially the Section Chief! 562 01:34:41,657 --> 01:34:43,749 That's great! You've been waiting for this a long time 563 01:34:43,929 --> 01:34:48,133 it calls for a celebration. Let's go have a drink 564 01:34:56,421 --> 01:34:59,915 Boy, finally, you're in a good mood 565 01:35:02,698 --> 01:35:07,402 I was real fortunate. My superiors appreciated my hard work 566 01:35:10,315 --> 01:35:13,118 especially the director 567 01:35:13,589 --> 01:35:15,961 From now on, I'll work ever harder 568 01:35:16,632 --> 01:35:21,126 For a man, a successful career is the most important thing 569 01:35:21,577 --> 01:35:24,169 all the rest is meaningless 570 01:35:26,411 --> 01:35:27,783 So my wife left me... 571 01:35:27,783 --> 01:35:32,888 To hell with her. Who gives a shit? 572 01:35:36,031 --> 01:35:38,503 For this, I was real lucky... 573 01:35:38,774 --> 01:35:43,909 Otherwise, wouldn't I be left up the creek without a paddle? 574 01:35:47,422 --> 01:35:50,225 Less talk... Drink up 575 01:41:50,045 --> 01:41:52,647 Sir, about the wife's boyfriend 576 01:41:52,847 --> 01:41:54,819 he's in stable condition 577 01:41:54,959 --> 01:41:56,691 after emergency surgery 578 01:41:56,891 --> 01:41:59,164 The wife is also at the hospital 579 01:41:59,164 --> 01:42:01,566 She's still in a state of shock 580 01:42:02,007 --> 01:42:03,578 You better cover the hospital 581 01:42:03,578 --> 01:42:05,570 I bet he's bound to show up 582 01:43:36,761 --> 01:43:41,536 Have we met somewhere before? 583 01:43:50,325 --> 01:43:51,546 You think so? 584 01:44:18,873 --> 01:44:20,745 Damn 585 01:46:51,746 --> 01:46:53,187 What's wrong?